Madonna's new music 'healed' relationship with daughter Lourdes

Madonna has revealed her new music "healed" her relationship with her daughter Lourdes Leon.

The music icon discussed the inspiration behind Confessions II, a sequel to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor, during a conversation with Interview magazine.

Madonna admitted she was left shocked when 29-year-old Lourdes, her daughter with personal trainer Carlos Leon, suggested they work together for the record.

"So many very important things have happened to me along the way. For instance, the song I wrote with my daughter, Lola (Lourdes). She approached me about writing a song together as a way to heal our relationship," she explained.

"It was a really important moment, and it solidified the idea that now is the time to make this record."

As she continued to reflect on the project, the 67-year-old singer recalled deciding it was the right time to address the ups and downs of her life.

Following a string of family bereavements, Madonna felt inspired to dig deep into her emotions.

"Well, all these symbolic things happened," she shared.

"My step-mother died, my brother was ill, my brother died, my daughter approached me... you know what I mean? It's hard for me to write a song about nothing. I have to tell a story. So I wrote about a lot of family trauma, and then we started making dance music."

When Confessions II was announced in April, Madonna asked fans to "dance, celebrate, and pray with our bodies" while listening to the new tracks.

The album, which also features her collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter on Bring Your Love, is scheduled for release on 3 July.